Philip Bunting's work deliberately encourages playful interaction between the reader and child, allowing his books to create a platform for genuine intergenerational engagement and fun. His stories prioritize simplicity and humor to foster connections between adults and children. Bunting's unique blend of visual simplicity and clever writing resonates with readers of all ages. His approach makes every reading a shared experience.
We share our planet with some truly weird and wonderful creatures, from blobfish to pink fairy armadillos, who can seem pretty pointless. The World's Most Pointless Animals shows you the amazing things these creatures can actually do.
The World's Most Atrocious Animals explains why some of the world's most terrifying and gruesome creatures have such scary features.
Mopoke the owl loves peace and quiet, but the bush is full of many, many annoying disturbances. Poor Mopoke is about to find out that you can't always get what you want. Visually brilliant, and hysterically funny, this debut picture book by Philip Bunting is destined to become a classic. Perfect for all fans of Jon Klassen and Chris Haughton.
Your Planet needs you! Everyday environmentalism for everyone. An entertaining and enlightening look at how to wallop waste and reduce rubbish from renowned picture book creator Philip Bunting.
You are covered in microbes - tiny living things so small that you can't see them without a microscope. Me, Microbes & I is full of fascinating and entertaining information about microbes, and provides young readers with a simple and fun guide to how things like bacteria and viruses work in the body. It is packed with handy tips on how to stay healthy, from enjoying fermented foods to taking care of your immune system, and also provides information on how to stop the spread of nasty viruses - including how to cough like a vampire, and the best way to wash your hands.
What you say (and how you say it) has the power to change the world. Democracy gives you that power. Democracy is people power. But does democracy really matter? How does it work? And what exactly is democracy, anyway?! Get set to speak up and learn how you can create positive change in your corner of the world. The brilliant new picture book from bestselling Australian author-illustrator Philip Bunting, created in consultation with The Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House, Canberra. Democracy! is full of fascinating and engaging information about democracy, and provides young readers with easily digestible information about the importance of their voice. It is filled with handy tips on how to engage in community discussions, from petitions to peaceful protests, and explains the history of democracy in a funny and positive way. 'An age-appropriate look into an important part of our society. Posing simple questions about the nature of democracy ... then giving detailed yet easy-to-comprehend answers' Books+Publishing A 2024 CBCA Eve Pownall Award Book of the Year: Notable Book A Bookstagram Best Non-FictionBook of 2023
Exploring the fascinating world of ants, this book reveals how these tiny creatures demonstrate the power of teamwork and collaboration. Through their collective efforts, ants achieve remarkable feats, offering valuable lessons applicable to human interactions and endeavors. The narrative encourages readers to recognize the potential for greatness when individuals unite for a common purpose.
Have you ever thought about energy – the stuff that lights up our lives and powers our wonderful world?How does renewable energy work? Where does electricity come from? Why are fossil fuels bad for our environment? Renowned picture book creator Philip Bunting answers all these questions and more in this entertaining and enlightening look at the various ways we use energy to power the world around us.Superpower is packed with engaging and entertaining information for kids and their families, including helpful tips on easy ways to reduce energy consumption in our day-to-day lives. Learn the history of energy through time, discover how energy is produced and delve into the many forms of renewable energy available to us today.With a positive outlook and a generous dollop of humour, Superpower shows that using renewable energy and taking care of our environment can be both fun and rewarding.So get set to take a walk on the bright side and meet the sustainable super powers energising our future.
Wild babies come in many different shapes and species. From pufflings to porcupettes, meet some of our world's most incredible infants. Philip Bunting celebrates the cute and cuddly babies of the animal world in this laugh-out-loud book. Wild About Babies is filled with Philip's glorious illustrations and signature humour, combined with fascinating facts about the what childhood looks like across the animal kingdom.
Explore the hidden life of the wombat through a playful and imaginative narrative that encourages wordplay and creativity. This engaging journey invites readers to discover the unique characteristics of these fascinating creatures while enjoying a whimsical approach to storytelling.